Within the newly established SFB “Fe, upgraded” project, there is a PhD position [m/f/d, 75%] open, working on understanding and designing Fe-based materials in the group of Prof. Hongbin Zhang (TU Darmstadt) starting January 2022.

The scientific research focuses on but not limited to

• Mapping between the crystal structures and magnetic properties of Fe-based compounds

• Developing a theoretical framework combining DFT+DMFT and atomistic simulations

• Evaluation of the thermodynamic and spectroscopic properties 

We are looking for excellent candidates fulfilling the following requirements:

• PhD/Master degree in Physics, Material Science, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Practical experience on DFT calculations and many-body physics is a plus

• Solid experience on coding using at least one of Python, C/C++, and Fortran

• Strong capability for independent problem solving and troubleshooting

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented personality with good interpersonal skills supporting the team-work in an international, interdisciplinary environment

• Good proficiency in oral and written English, knowing German is a strong plus. 

The Technische Universität Darmstadt is internationally oriented and committed to excellence. Foreign applicants are explicitly invited to apply. The University offers generous terms and conditions of employment, a wide range of benefits, services, facilities and family friendly policies. The Technische Universität Darmstadt intends to increase the number of female employees and encourages female candidates to apply. In case of equal qualifications applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50 or equal will be given preference. Wages and salaries are according to the collective agreements on salary scales, which apply to the Technische Universität Darmstadt (TV-TU Darmstadt).

Please address your application with the documents (CV, certificates, publication list, names of 3 references), preferentially as one PDF file by email, to Hongbin Zhang ([email protected]), Technische Universität Darmstadt, Material Science, Research Group Theory of Magnetic Materials, Otto-Berndt-Str.3, 64287 Darmstadt, Tel.: 06151/16 23135.